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How St. Pete Became The Sunshine City

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Vintage St. Pete BY PETER BELMONT Most point to the 1888 arrival of the Orange Belt Railroad as marking the city’s start. It wasn’t exactly a booming metropolis at that point. The story goes that a Savannah shoe salesman with thoughts…

CONVERSATION: Vincent Jackson

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VINCENT JACKSON SPL recently caught up with former Buccaneer wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Now a respected Tampa Bay businessman and foundation director, Jackson is excited about his future and working in the St. Petersburg community.  Since…

NEIGHBORHOODS: Snell Isle

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Waterfront views and historic charm are the essence of living in this upscale enclave  Photography by Kathleen M. Finnerty Story by Marcia Biggs Snell Isle, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown in northeast St. Petersburg,…